Apple iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 59/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3639
- Lighter: 163g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1999
- Better portability (83/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9454
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 11 points higher (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (79/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (52/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (83/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 163 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Apple iPhone 17e by 23.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1400. Apple iPhone 17e was $1400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (79/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (50/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (52/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (83/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.